The Future of Cosmetics
ColorForge is the beauty industry’s technology partner for reimagining cosmetics. Their team is dedicated to developing an eco-friendly additive manufacturing process, inclusive of consumers and durable for an agile supply chain. Using a custom-built 3D printer, the team at ColorForge uses binder jetting to produce powder-based products such as blush, eye shadows, bronzers, etc., to produce custom cosmetics at an industry scale.
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Making Eco-friendly Resources Accessible
Hawk-Attollo, founded in 2016, is a solar development startup that aims to be a one-stop solar source for schools, churches, banks, and other organizations that want to explore their options for being more environmentally responsible. Hawk-Attollo offers engineering, procurement, contracting, management, maintenance, ownership, and financing to its community partners. It creates jobs for local contractors and allows their customers to save money while being eco-friendly.
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Igniting Illinois Manufacturing Excellence
The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) is a team of improvement specialists providing Illinois manufacturers with the tools and techniques to be successful. IMEC works closely with its clients to plan critical business improvements in their organization, including leadership, growth strategy, data decisions, and overall improvements in everyday operations. As an NIST MEP-approved Center, IMEC is the official representative of the MEP National Network in Illinois. The MEP National Network is a unique, public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers, fueling growth and advancing U.S. manufacturing.
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Empowering Businesses and Building Community in Technology and Cybersecurity
SKB Cyber was founded in July 2023 by Stacy and Keith Brooks. Stacy has a background in education, while husband, Keith, specializes in IT. Keith and Stacy have strategically built their team to include a range of expertise with each member on board. SKB Cyber offers a wide range of services, with the goal of beginning-to-end service lines for each client. They help businesses launch their cybersecurity journey and partner to meet their cyber needs throughout their journey. SKB Cyber also partners with existing IT teams within firms to assist on big projects or help bring in specialized skills outside the client’s current team.
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